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Just In Time for Dessert…
With each of us on average consuming 66 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup and 158 pounds of total sugar every year, and with 3,500 different kinds of chemicals added to our foods, many in the form of preservatives and herbicides, it is no wonder how much better we feel when we make the switch to
Read MoreThe Big Fat Secret Fueled by the Sugar Industry
A recent article in the New York Times has created a lot of buzz by revealing how the sugar industry paid scientists in the 1960s to downplay the link between sugar and heart disease and blamed it all on saturated fat according to newly released historical documents published in JAMA Internal Medicine. This manipulation of
Read MoreWeight-Loss Surgery. Is there an Alternative?
Is bariatric surgery the solution to controlling our nation’s diabetes and obesity problem? Some doctors seem to think so, according to a recent article in the New York Times. Apparently, spending $11,500 to $26,000 on such surgery (which is often not covered by insurance) while risking possible complications including nutrient deficiencies, infections and intestinal blockages,
Read MoreEat Smart, Not Less Or More
Too much of something and even too little of something is never a good thing. Eat too few calories, and you’ll throw your body into starvation mode, where it selfishly holds on to everything you consume, making it close to impossible to lose weight. And consuming so few calories is impossible to maintain, because you
Read MoreMore Low-Carb Swaps for High-Carb Favorites
I can never write enough blogs about low-carb swaps for some traditional high-carb foods. Having all these delicious options makes it a no-brainer to live a low-carb lifestyle. Pizza Did you think cheesy pizza was a thing of your high-carb past? You can still enjoy delicious low-carb pizza on Atkins. For a quick and easy
Read MoreThe Reason You’re Not Losing Weight
Are you one of those people who feel you’ve tried everything to lose weight? Low fat? Extreme calorie cutting? Counting points, juicing, fasting, cabbage soup… you’ve probably tried everything. And despite all your best efforts, those extra pounds stubbornly refuse to budge? Meanwhile, everyone around you, maybe even your doctor, says the reason you’re overweight
Read MoreThe Secret to Winning at Weight Loss
If losing weight were easy, I wouldn’t even have to be writing this right now. But, weight loss (and gain) is a lifelong battle for many. Although I’ve never had a severe weight problem (other than my first year of college and during pregnancy), I am extremely sensitive to carbohydrates and diabetes runs in my
Read MoreTips for Adjusting to a Low-Carb Diet
It’s normal for to go through an adjustment period during the first couple weeks on a low-carb diet like Atkins as your body transitions from burning carbs for fuel to burning fat for fuel. During your first few days, you might lose a couple pounds. Initially this will be water weight. Some people will lose
Read MoreBreaking News: Butter Isn’t So Bad
A new study by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian in the journal PLoS One found no link between eating butter and heart disease. The study analyzed nine papers that included over 600,000 people, and concluded that butter did not contribute to a higher risk of heart disease and may even be a little helpful in preventing Type-2
Read MoreHow to Have a Low-Carb 4th of July
I’ve been living the low-carb lifestyle with Atkins for quite some time now, and over the years I’ve learned some tried-and-true tips for navigating barbecues, picnics and potlucks—many of the things you’re sure to encounter this weekend, in addition to fireworks and flags. But if you stick with protein, healthy fats, fiber-rich vegetables, some fruit
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